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Ostryn, Cheryl – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a genetic, degenerative disorder, in which individuals become unable to engage in typical motor activities, including speech. The outcome for the most common type of SMA (Type 1), has previously been death before the age of 2, but new medical improvements are showing promising results for life longevity. Research has…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Communication Skills, Physical Disabilities
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Brady, Nancy C.; Fleming, Kandace; Bredin-Oja, Shelley L.; Fielding-Gebhardt, Heather; Warren, Steven F. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2020
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate language growth in individuals with fragile X syndrome (FXS) from early childhood to adolescence and the influence of maternal responsivity on language growth. Method: We conducted a longitudinal analysis of language development in 55 youths (44 males, 11 females) with FXS. Data collection spanned…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Language Acquisition, Vocabulary Development, Standardized Tests
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Hahn, Laura J.; Brady, Nancy C.; Fleming, Kandace; Warren, Steven F. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2016
Purpose: In this study, we examine joint engagement (JE) in young children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) and its relationship to language abilities and autism spectrum disorder symptomatology at 24 to 36 months (toddler period) and 59 to 68 months (child period). Method: Participants were 28 children with FXS (24 boys, four girls) and their…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Correlation, Language Skills, Autism